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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.49, 524.12 and 240.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.49, 524.12 and 240.95 is: 361.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.49 : 524.12 = 240.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.49/524.12 = 240.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.49x = 524.12 × 240.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.49x = 126,282.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,282.89/349.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.34

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